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Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
An Old Shipwreck Tale and a Weathered Travel Anecdote
A humorous tale contrasts two shipwreck survivors on a fragile raft with a punchline about praying then singing. The piece shifts to light regional humor about climate and travel from Texas to Texarkana, recounting a politician and a guide seeking milder weather and a New Yorker’s Michigan trip.
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Plains
el Paso
Texarkana
Texas
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Lake Superior
Seabord
Florida
Grand Rapids
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Notable quote on womanly strength and emotion
The Atchison Globe notes that a woman who never sheds tears is less lovable than one who occasionally shows passion. The piece argues that nationalism in women can be admirable and provocative, contrasting restrained emotion with expressive conduct.
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Atchison Globe
Vivacious neighborhood girl sparks lively chatter
An Olio note from the State Journal observes a vivacious girl in the neighborhood who seems to perform setting up exercises while simply talking with a friend, illustrating the neighborhood's amused perception of her demeanor.
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Olio State Journal
Pork Chops with Apples A Winter Dinner Dish
USDA tested pork chops stuffed with bread celery onion and apple slices. The recipe advises searing chops, stuffing, baking covered for a moderate oven and serving with parsley, cabbage or Brussels sprouts, and a crisp side.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Celery Fritters From Simple Kitchen Guide
Wash and slice one bunch celery, boil five minutes, then cool. Prepare batter from two thirds cup flour one third teaspoon salt pepper and a beaten egg with half a cup milk. Stir in celery, drop spoonfuls into hot fat, fry until golden. Drain and serve with tomato sauce.
Efficient kitchen work centers arranged for compact space
A US Department of Agriculture floor plan shows an oblong kitchen with five doors. Work centers are well placed away from main travel lines and linked from the back porch to the fridge, table, stove, and pass closet. Cupboards near the sink hold platters and vegetables reachable from dining room and kitchen.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Ear Shape The New Front In Criminal Identification
Authorities in Paris explore ear shape as a new biometric for identifying criminals. They note fingerprints can be forged with rubber prints, while ear shapes are unique and not easily altered. Ear photographs could be collected and stored for reference much like fingerprints.
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Paris
Binding a blouse neck with double bias trim technique
To finish a neck quickly, cut a double bias binding from thin silk for heavy material. Align raw edges, stitch, then turn the binding to the garment. Baste before cutting to help keep the binding true without an extra turn.
Stuffed shoulder of lamb with mint or watercress
A boned shoulder of lamb is filled with a savory stuffing using mint or watercress. The meat is seared at 480 degrees then roasted at 300 degrees for 2 to 3 hours until tender. The recipe includes stuffing ingredients like bread crumbs celery onion butter and seasonings. Serve hot with brown gravy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mrs Bell Credits Milks Emulsion With Narrow Escape Recovery
Mrs Bell recalls a two year illness from flu and a severe cough that left her weak and unable to sleep. She credits Milks Emulsion with restoring her strength and weight after three months of use and reports neighbors also benefited. The ad notes a money back guarantee and distribution by Milks Emulsion of Terre Haute Indiana.
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K. Bell
Bergen St
Brooklyn
Terre Haute
Ind
Pear Juice Fuel Claim From South African Inventor
A South African inventor years ago claimed to extract four motor spirits from prickly pear juice and said the resulting fuel propelled a six cylinder car 22 miles on one gallon without special carburetor adjustments.
The Young Song to Be Happy
A brief item notes a young composer aims to craft a melody about happiness and wisdom. The piece hints at a civic or community recital and reflects local cultural aspirations through simple musical goals.
Oldest Canadian and Port Royal Founding Links
The article notes Samuel de Champlain as the oldest Canadian figure, sailing the St Lawrence in 1603 and co founding Port Royal in 1604, now Annapolis Nova Scotia. It also defines tarantula as a United States term for a large bird spider with a painful but rarely deadly bite based on recent accuracy.
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Samuel de Champlain
St. Lawrence
North America
Port Royal
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
United States
Chicago Wife Sues for Seventh Divorce
A Chicago woman seeks her seventh divorce claiming an ongoing pattern of marital breakdown. The case highlights repeated separations amid a history of marital instability and ongoing legal action.
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Chicago
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